FINANCE

Bumpy ride for Brum

By Mark Conrad | 27 September 2023

Mark Conrad looks at what form intervention at Birmingham City Council is likely to take.

WHITEHALL

Gove announces five-year Brum intervention

By Mark Conrad | 19 September 2023

Communities secretary Michael Gove today announced a five-year Government intervention at Birming...

BUSINESS

Gove tells councils to resource housing enforcement

By Dan Peters | 11 September 2023

Local government secretary Michael Gove has urged councils to commit to providing their housing e...

PLANNING

Is Gove getting his houses in order?

By Duncan Flynn | 11 September 2023

Changes to the rules on nutrient neutrality may be a welcome boost for the housing sector, says D...

CHIEF EXECUTIVES

East Devon chief expected to leave

By Dan Peters | 07 September 2023

The chief executive of East Devon DC is expected to leave ‘imminently’ once a settlement agreemen...

DEVOLUTION

Upholding the good name of local government

By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023

The Government says Oflog will be using data ‘to prompt questions – not judgements’. But, with ne...

FINANCE

Thurrock seeks 'agents of change' amid leadership restructure

By Paul Marinko | 04 September 2023

Thurrock Council is looking for ‘agents of change’ as it embarks on a restructure that will reduc...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Government rejects sector's Oflog concerns

By Dan Peters | 04 September 2023

The Government has rejected council concerns about key Oflog metrics that have been labelled ‘mis...

ENVIRONMENT

Gove to ease nutrient neutrality requirements

By Mark Conrad | 29 August 2023

Ministers have announced they will ease divisive development rules on water pollution blamed for ...

HOUSING

Secretary of state takes 'personal interest' in council landlords

By Martin Ford | 17 August 2023

Seven councils are among the landlords to have received letters from housing secretary Michael Go...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Policy, Performance and Reform

To £119k

Manchester is a thriving, modern city known globally for culture, leisure and sporting success Apply for this job

Manchester City Council

Director of Finance and Procurement

£98,957 - £105,568

Lead our financial strategy, ensuring strong governance, smart resource management, and long-term resilience. Apply for this job

Wiltshire Council

Assistant Director of Internal Audit, Investigations & Risk

CO4 £84K-£102K

Islington Council is seeking an exceptional leader to shape the future of our newly established Internal Audit function. Apply for this job

Islington London Borough Council